1.55 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings in 14K White Gold
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Details Name: 1.55 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings in 14K White Gold Creator: ADA Jewelry Design: Cluster-style studs Stones: Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 1.5...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.80 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings in 14K White Gold
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Details Name: 0.80 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings in 14K White Gold Creator: ADA Jewelry Design: Cluster-style studs Stones: Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 0.8...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.80 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Details Name: 0.80 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold Creator: ADA Jewelry Design: Cluster-style studs Stones: Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 0....
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1 Carat Diamond Box Cluster Illusion Set 14K Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
1 carat total natural diamond cluster box shape stud earrings with push back closure in 14k white, rose, or yellow gold.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Round Diamond Earrings 14K Gold Cluster Studs 1.16 ctw
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Round Diamond Earrings 14K Gold Cluster Studs 1.16 ctw This pair of diamond cluster studs is crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Earrings Studs 14K Gold Cluster 4.00cts TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Earrings Studs 14K Gold Cluster 4.00cts TDW This pair of diamond cluster studs is crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.30 Ctw Round & Oval Diamond Cluster Earrings 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Related Keywords: 0.30 Ctw Diamond Cluster Earrings, Round & Oval Diamond Earrings, Natural Diamond Studs, 14K Gold Diamond Earrings, Cluster Diamond Jewelry, Fine Jewelry Diamond Ea...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Natural Diamond Cluster Earringsin 14k Gold Earrings For Women.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Diamond Cluster Earringsin 14k Gold Earrings For Women.
Diamond, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Simulated Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings #24148
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K White Gold Simulated Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings- These sparkling 14K yellow gold stud earrings each feature seven round brilliant cut simulated diamonds arranged in a lovely ...
14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 3.63 carat diamond 14k yellow gold cluster earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These Victorian 14k gold earrings sparkle with 3.63 carats of old mine cut diamonds in a romantic, antique silhouette full of historical charm.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings 2.09 Carats 14 Karat White Gold G-H VS2-SI1
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat white gold drop earrings featuring a diamond bale and a dangling cluster with 26 round brilliants weighing 2.09 carats. Color G-H Clarity VS2-SI1 We have necklaces and clus...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Style Diamond Cluster Stud 14k White Gold Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Sparkling round diamonds resembles brilliant flowers in each of these elegant earrings for her. The earrings have a total diamond weight of .09 carat and are secure with butterfly ba...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$557Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Gold Dainty Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings Arrow Diamond Studs
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Dainty Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings Arrow Diamond Studs 14k Solid Gold Studs Minimal Everyday Earring Mothers Day Gift These Dainty Stud Earrings are made of solid 14k gold featuri...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 2.10 Cts Diamond Floral Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fitted with comfortable post-backs and secure friction push-backs for safe, effortless everyday wear or formal styling. 14K White Gold 2.10 Cts Diamond Floral Cluster Stud Earrings ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold 2.10 Cts Diamond Floral Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fitted with comfortable post-backs and secure friction push-backs for safe, effortless everyday wear or formal styling. 14K Yellow Gold 2.10 Cts Diamond Floral Cluster Stud Earrings...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Flower Cluster Halo Stud Earrings 14k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 2.9 Grams Diamond Count: 38 brilliant cut Earring Diameter: 10.3 mm Diamond Carat Weight: ~ 1.00 carats Diamond Col...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pear-Cut Natural Diamond Cluster Ring 1.31 Ct 18K White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Deira, AE
Twenty-plus pear-cut diamonds, scattered across a diamond-shaped grid framework, generate light from every orientation simultaneously — no two stones share the same axis, ensuring th...
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14K White Gold and Round Diamond Flower Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 14 round cut= 0.28cttw Color: H-I Clarity: SI2-I1 Dimensions: the earrings measure 7.60mm in diameter Fastenings: friction backs ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Earrings 14K Gold Cluster Pear Shape 4.11 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Earrings 14K Gold Cluster Pear Shape 4.11 TDW These estate diamond earrings are crafted in solid 14K Yellow Gold Each earring is studded with 137 round cut diamonds.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Cluster Stud Earrings
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
These elegant earrings are crafted from 14-karat yellow gold and feature a cluster of sparkling brilliant-cut diamonds. Each earring is designed to capture and reflect light, providi...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,680Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k White Gold Diamond Cluster Earrings Weighing 2.10 Carats
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Specifications: main stone:DIAMONDS additional:- diamonds:14 PCS carat total weight: 2.10 ctw color:G-H clarity:SI metal:14K GOLD TYPE: earrings ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Earrings Cluster Studs by Odelia 14K Gold 1.10 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Earrings Cluster Studs by Odelia 14K Gold 1.10 TDW These beautiful estate solid 14K Yellow gold earrings (stamped) can be worn anytime, anywhere, and will make the most luxu...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cluster Earrings 1.00 Carats Set In 14K White Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Diamond Cluster Earrings 1.0 Carats 14K White Gold Center Stone Round Diamond weighs 0.42 carats Small Round Diamond weighs 0.58 carat Total Carat Weight of Diamonds 1.0 carats F...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold 0.50 Carat
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, each earring features a round drop set with a sparkling cluster of 50 round diamonds totaling 0.50 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings 1.70ct in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
These 14K yellow gold diamond cluster stud earrings showcase the brilliance of 114 round diamonds totaling 1.70 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 3.0 Cttw Diamond Floral Cluster Stud Earring
Located in New York, NY
Imbued with the luminous charm of a blossoming garden, this pair of stud earrings transforms the classic allure of 14K yellow gold into a captivating floral tableau.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k 585 White Gold Round Cut Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Round Cut Diamond Cluster Stud White Earrings Metal Type: 14K 585 White Gold Total Item Weight: 2.58 Grams Closure: Pushback 1: Natural Diamond Weight: 1.12 Ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$3,188Sale Price|24% Off
Diamond Floral Drop Cluster Earrings 0.86 Carats 14 Karat White Gold F-G VS1-2
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Floral cluster drop earrings featuring 166 round brilliants weighing 0.86 carats in 14 karat white gold. Color F-G Clarity VS1-VS2 Big look!!
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Second Stone: 4 Diamonds .05pts.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Earrings Studs 14K White Gold Cluster 1.12 TDW
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Natural Diamond Earrings Studs 14K White Gold Cluster 1.12 TDW This pair of diamond cluster studs is crafted in solid 14K White Gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold 0.40ct Diamond Cluster Oval Stud Earrings ER305262
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
An oval-shaped setting makes these luxury earrings a timeless addition to any jewelry collection. Sleek and elegant, they come to life thanks to a sparkling array of Diamonds totalin...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K White Gold Round-Cut Diamond Floral Cluster Heart Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Stunning and elegant, these composite diamond earrings shimmer with 1 1/4 carat of genuine, shimmering diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Golden Bloom Diamond Cluster 14K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your elegance with the Flow Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings, a perfect blend of sophistication and fluid design. Crafted in lustrous precious metal, these earrings fe...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Gold Diamond Earrings Cluster Earrings For Women Gold Ear Studs Gifts.
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Diamond Earrings Cluster Earrings For Women Gold Ear Studs Gifts.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2.01 - 2.20 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Details Name: 2.01 - 2.20 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold Creator: ADA Jewelry Design: Cluster-style studs Stones: Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Total Carat Wei...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.75 - 2.80 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings in 14K White Gold
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Details Name: 2.75 - 2.80 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings in 14K White Gold Creator: ADA Jewelry Design: Cluster-style studs Stones: Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Total Carat Weig...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.01 - 2.20 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings in 14K White Gold
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Details Name: 2.01 - 2.20 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings in 14K White Gold Creator: ADA Jewelry Design: Cluster-style studs Stones: Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Total Carat Weig...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.75 - 2.80 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Details Name: 2.75 - 2.80 Carat Diamond Cluster Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold Creator: ADA Jewelry Design: Cluster-style studs Stones: Round Brilliant-Cut Diamonds Total Carat Wei...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Three Diamond Stud Earring Solid 14k Gold Earring Triangle Cluster Wedding Gift.
Located in Chicago, IL
Three Diamond Stud Earring Solid 14k Gold Earring Triangle Cluster Wedding Gift.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Diamond Cluster Earrings 14k Gold Clover Leaf Bridal Earring Wedding Gift Charm.
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Cluster Earrings 14k Gold Clover Leaf Bridal Earring Wedding Gift Charm.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Two Tone Stud Diamond Cluster Earrings 14k Solid Gold Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Two Tone Stud Earring Diamond Cluster Earrings 14k Solid Gold Stud Earring Pair Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, u...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Cluster Hoop Earrings - 14k Princess 1.00ctw Pierced
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): 1.00ctw Cut: Princess Color: Champagne Brown Clarity: SI1 - SI2 Total Carats: 1.00...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Four Diamond Mini Cluster Stud Earring in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Mini Cluster Stud Earring Four Diamond Stud 14k Solid Gold Everyday Stud Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
14K White Gold Floral Cluster Diamond Stud Earrings with Screwbacks
Located in New York, NY
Classic and elegant, these diamond stud earrings are a must-have look any woman will adore. Created in 14K white gold, each earring features a glistening flower-shaped composite of s...
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
1.89ct Multi Cut Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings 14k White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
1.89ct Multi Cut Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings 14k White Gold features multi cut diamonds set in two strands dangling down making dangle earrings.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold 1/2 Cttw Diamond Cluster Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Imbued with an irresistible charm and crafted in resplendent 14k yellow gold, these exquisite hoop earrings are treasures that enchant and inspire.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$400Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant 14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Drop Earrings, 0.20 Carats
Located in New York, NY
Elegant 14K White Gold Diamond Cluster Earrings Embrace the brilliance of our 14K white gold diamond cluster earrings, featuring a total carat weight of 0.20 carats.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
$800Sale Price|20% Off
14K Gold Natural Diamond and Peridot Floral Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Diamond and Peridot Vintage Style Floral Cluster Drop Earrings embody timeless romance and refined elegance.
Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Dainty SI/H Diamond Cluster 14k White Gold Stud Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
Dainty SI/H Diamond Cluster 14k White Gold Stud Earrings features pear cut diamond set on top with two marquise cut diamonds set below it and round cut diamond in center of the both ...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Victorian Diamond Pearl Gold Ring and Earrings Set
Located in Napoli, NA
A gorgeous Victorian perfectly preserved suite, composed of clip-on earrings and ring, set with rose-cut diamonds and mother of pearls, mounted in 12k rose Gold. All handcrafted, Cir...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
0.09ct Cluster Diamond 14K Yellow Gold V Drop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delicate and refined, these earrings feature natural diamonds elegantly set in 14K Yellow Gold. Weighing 1.50 grams and adorned with 0.09CT diamonds, the Crystal Cascade Diamond Drop...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
5.08ct Natural Diamond Cluster Leaf 14k White Gold Hoop Earrings
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Deira, Dubai
5.08ct Natural Diamond Cluster Leaf 14k White Gold Hoop Earrings features marquise cut diamonds studded in the leaf shape double row hoop earrings with clip on lock mechanism.
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
4.04ct Diamond Floral Cluster 14K Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exuding timeless elegance, these Floral Cluster 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Stud Earrings feature a captivating arrangement of marquise, pear, and round-cut diamonds set in 14K yellow go...
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cluster Bulb Drop Shape Earrings for Women 14k Solid Gold Diamond Earring
Located in Chicago, IL
Cluster Bulb Drop Shape Earrings for Women 14k Solid Gold Diamond Earring A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
0.27tcw 14K Triangle Diamond Cluster Pyramid Stud Yellow Gold Earrings
Located in Jupiter, FL
A stylish pair of triangle, diamond cluster, stud earrings. 0.27-carats of beautiful, bright, brilliant-cut diamonds pave set in a 14K yellow gold, triangle setting.
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Cluster Edwardian Style Drop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning and beautiful design of the iconic Art Deco flower drop earrings, featuring round cut and striking diamonds beautifully set into 14k yellow gold with white rhodium plating...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold 4.81 Cts Round Natural Diamond Floral Cluster Earrings
Located in Antwerp, BE
About : These 14K white gold floral cluster earrings combine elegant proportions with meticulous diamond setting for a polished luxury finish.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
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